PESHAWAR: The counter-terrorism forces killed three militants, including an Afghan national, in a gunbattle during an intelligence-led operation in the northwestern Khyber district late Friday, officials said.
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Pakistan says other countries express interest in defence pacts after landmark deal with Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Several countries have expressed interest in pursuing strategic defense agreements with Pakistan in the wake of its new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Friday.
Five IHC judges petition Supreme Court over chief justice’s powers
ISLAMABAD : Five judges of the Islamabad High Court filed separate petitions with Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday, seeking declarations that would curb the administrative powers of the high court’s chief justice and address what they described as misuse of authority in bench formations, case transfers and roster issuances.
Pakistan military reaffirms US ties, rejects ‘either-or’ choice with China
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan’s military on Friday reaffirmed its longstanding ties with the United States, insisting there is no “either-or” in its relations with other countries including China, while accusing arch-rival India of sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan from bases in Afghanistan.
Chief Justice promises quick action on Imran Khan’s jail grievances
ISLAMABAD: The chief justice offered a glimmer of hope Thursday to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, assuring his legal team of a “positive response” to complaints about his prison conditions and stalled court cases within 24 hours, according to a senior lawyer.
Blast at crowded taxi stand leaves six dead in border town Chaman
QUETTA: A powerful bomb explosion tore through a crowded taxi stand near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Thursday evening, killing at least six people and wounding others in a scene of carnage that left body parts scattered amid the debris.
Pakistan-Saudi defence pact could expand to wider Arab bloc – minister
ISLAMABAD: Other Arab nations could join a new mutual defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Islamabad’s defence minister said Thursday, adding that the “doors are not closed” a day after the landmark agreement was signed.
Imran Khan appeals to top judge from jail over ‘unlawful detention’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi in a letter from prison, alleging unlawful detention, persecution of his family, and suppression of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, as the country grapples with a deepening political rift.
New witness claims pressure to undervalue luxury Saudi royal gift in Imran Khan graft case
ISLAMABAD: New witness statements have emerged in Toshakhana-2 corruption case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, with an appraiser alleging he was coerced into undervaluing a luxury Bulgari jewellery set gifted by Saudi royalty, Dawn reported on Thursday.
Pakistan warns UN of terror threat from Afghan sanctuaries
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has warned the UN Security Council that terrorist groups operating from safe havens in Afghanistan pose the greatest threat to its national security, urging robust international action to dismantle networks exploiting both physical and digital platforms to target the country.